GREEN TECH

17 June 2022

The rise of so-called “fast fashion” over the past two decades enabled consumers to buy a wider range of clothes at low prices, rapidly boosting the fashion industry worldwide – but the fast fashion trend has led to a string of environmental and sustainability concerns. More

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Entrepreneurs green their pitches

07 June 2022

Innovative new green tech firms feature heavily in this year’s Start-up Express as an environmental, social and governance (ESG) award debuts in the programme. More

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Taiwan plugs in to EV boom

18 May 2022

As the global call to reduce carbon emissions continues to grow, new‑energy vehicle production has become a more urgent priority. More

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Green future for garments

28 March 2022

As many global fashion manufacturers, brands and traders seek more sustainable supply chain strategies, this webinar will focus on how growing environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) awareness has prompted many businesses to use recycled fabrics and innovative upcycling solutions. More

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Supply chains play key ESG role

17 March 2022

Companies of all sizes can no longer ignore environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in their businesses, but small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often have difficulty assessing and reducing their carbon footprint. This is especially true for their supply chains and production processes. More

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Bulky trash becomes usable plastic

24 February 2022

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, commonly known as “styrofoam” and widely used in packaging and disposable containers for food and drinks, can take hundreds of years to decompose in the natural environment, causing long-term pollution. More

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Powering the future

08 February 2022

“Whisky is liquid sunshine,” playwright George Bernard Shaw famously quipped. Unfortunately, while sunshine is free of charge (unlike the best Irish spirit), it cannot be bottled and poured as needed. More

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Bamboo benefits for Hong Kong

28 January 2022

Quick-growing and versatile bamboo has been woven into the habitats of East Asia for thousands of years, used for everything from buildings to kitchenware and clothing, and celebrated in countless watercolours. More

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Sustainable solutions for SMEs

24 January 2022

The stall in economic activity brought by the COVID-19 pandemic offered a glimpse of an alternative, greener economy. This webinar will focus on whether environment, social and governance (ESG) is set to dominate business development going forward in the same way as digital transformation has until now. The webinar will also show how Hong Kong’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can best future-proof the sustainability of their operations in the post-pandemic era. More

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Green solutions

03 November 2021

Anyone scanning information on environmental issues will notice a ream of problems – from climate change to plastic pollution – often with little attention to solutions. Plugging this solution gap, Eco Expo Asia last week showcased a wide variety of efforts to improve the global and local environments. More

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